We were in the area last Saturday... but not Sin Nombre. We left S-2 by Candbrake (signed for Palm Spring) and drove down Vallecito Creek to Arroyo Tapiado and first stopped at the Mud Caves... continued up Tapiado to the cross over trail to Arroyo Seco del Diablo... then over to Diablo Dropoff.

You can do all of this to the top of the drop off in 2WD... just a bit of ground clearance would be good on the cross over trail where you leave Tapiado... There is a great view of the desert from the top of the Dropoff...

You then could go back using either Seco del Diablo or Tapiado... But, I didn't drive Seco this trip, and it was a few years ago since last time.

Many SUVs, and Subaru AWDs in Vallecitos Creek (dry) and Tapiado.

Only Jeeps and serious off roaders going down the Drop Off to Broken Shaft Gulch and Fish Creek.

Now, if you go around via Ocotillo Wells, you can drive way up Fish Creek (Split Mountain) in 2WD...

Thanks for the advice and pics. That gultch looks freekin brutal! I will definitely not be attempting that. Even with my 4x4 lifted truck.

I'm thinking to first hit the mud caves, via tapiado, then take del diablo back down and finish off on sin nombre back to S2.

I'm sure my truck will be fine, but I was worried about the clearance on my brother-in-laws SUV and 2wd. But sounds like its doable as long as we avoid the drop-off. (I'm bringing a tow strap just in case)

Those are nice Pics I'm getting really excited to head out there.
Thanks!

As for the Broken Shaft Gulch... I did it in my stock, 4 month old Tacoma and didn't hit anything or put any dents in the metal... Just had the Mrs. spot my tire placement when I crossed over the biggest rocks in Crom's and my photos... If you are lifted then even easier!

But, you are with others in a lesser vehicle than a Toyota... So go to the top of the Drop Off for the view, only!